Celebrities get braces, too!

Did you know that back in 2002, Tom Cruise had braces? During this time, he was 40 years old and filmed Minority Report, Austin Powers in Goldmember and the Last Samurai. Check out his smile in Jerry Maguire, Rain Man or The Firm and compare to the post-braces Tom Cruise in Valkyrie or Tropic Thunder. The fact is, movie stars need to look their best for the silver screen, and it wouldn't be possible without orthodontists like Van Vliet Orthodontics', Dr. Martin Van Vliet.

In fact, lots of Hollywood stars have had orthodontic treatment. Check out this slideshow of famous faces with braces. If you’ve thought about getting the perfect smile you’ve always wanted, please give Van Vliet Orthodontics a call.

Healthy Grins Always Win 2011!

Make sure to take care of you beautiful smile this year so you can participate in Van Vliet Orthodontics' Healthy Grins Always Win contest each month.

To participate and be eligible to win, just do the following:

-Make an appointment to visit your general dentist for a routine cleaning.
-Get a contest card from our office and get it signed by your hygienist.
-Return the card to our office for entry into our Super Prize Drawings!

There will be a winner each month and each month a different prize. Visit our Healthy Grins Contest page on our website to see the complete monthly prize list. Good luck!

If you have any additional questions about the contest, give our office a call!

-Dr. Van Vliet and team

What do you love about Van Vliet Orthodontics?

From your very first visit to Van Vliet Orthodontics our doctor and team have worked to provide superior treatment in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. We thought we’d ask you, our wonderful patients: Have you been especially impressed by Dr. Van Vliet work? Did our team go out of their way to make your day? Are you in love with your new smile?

Whether you’ve just come in for a consultation or your family has been visiting our office for years, we’d love to hear your feedback. Or, you can tell us by posting on our Facebook page or by giving us a call!

Thank you,
The team at Van Vliet Orthodontics

Ask Dr. Van Vliet : What can Invisalign® do for my oral health?

When considering treatment options, patients often ask us how Invisalign treatment is so different than traditional braces. Well, there are more reasons to smile about Invisalign with Van Vliet orthodontics than you may know. Invisalign is a series of removable aligners that are nearly invisible, and besides straightening your teeth, can improve your oral health. Here’s how:

Healthy gums: Straight teeth allow a close fit for gums. This lessens the gum stress that is caused by crowded or widely spaced teeth, thus also reducing red and swollen gums.
Easy cleaning: Invisalign is removable, therefore brushing and flossing is easier and you are able to maintain a healthy mouth. These habits are vital to avoiding tooth decay, plaque and even gum disease.
Improved speech and chewing: Properly-aligned teeth don’t have the discomfort or compound speech impediments that can be caused by crowded teeth or a deteriorating jawbone.

If you have any questions about Invisalign, just ask Dr. Van Vliet the next time you’re in for an appointment. Or, you may post your question on our Facebook page! You can also read this article for more information on Invisalign and your oral health.